Wolfgang Van Halen Talks MAMMOTH II - Playing The “Frankenstrat“ on the New Album & Much More

Earlier this week, Wolfgang Van Halen sat down for an exclusive chat with Guitar Interactive Magazine editor Jonathan Graham to discuss the new record from MAMMOTH WVH. Titled Mammoth II, the upcoming album from the band helmed by Wolf, is the follow-up to 2021’s self-titled effort, and is scheduled to be released on 4 August 2023 via BMG. In this interview, Wolf gives us some incredible insight into the making of the new record, including which track he used the original Frankenstrat and Van Halen 1 “rig“ for—recording at 5150 studios—how his uncle features on MAMMOTH II (but it might not be who you think)—and even shares his thoughts on the likelihood of a tribute concert for his Dad, Edward Van Halen. Chapters: Introduction - 00:00 The Unique Challenges of MAMMOTH II - 00:32 Wolf Discusses “Take A Bow“ - 02:31 “Take A Bow“ Rhythm Tones - 03:05 Crafting the “Take A Bow“ Solo - 04:52 Using the Frankenstrat and Van Halen 1 Rig on the “Take A Bow“ Guitar Solo - 05:41 Could we Hear Alex Van Halen Somewhere on MAMMOTH II? - 06:45 Wolf Would Have Loved to Have EVH Feature on an Album - 08:07 Is Wolf Inspired by Steve Lukather and Satch? - 08:05 Love for the Guitar Playing of Aaron Marshall & Plini - 09:18 EVH Guitars from the current lineup - 10:10 Nerves before a performance, a good thing? - 10:54 Could an Acoustic Section of the Live Shows be Added?- 12:10 Recording MAMMOTH II at 5150 Studios - 12:42 Does Wolf Remember the first thing he ever recorded at 5150? - 12:54 Feeling Fan support of the new material - 14:29 The Hidden Unreleased Treasures of 5150 - 15:06 Could a Tribute Concert for Edward Van Halen Still Happen? - 15:41 Looking forward to Download 2023 - 16:23 Supporting Metallica on the Road - 17:30 Next Single to Support MAMMOTH 2 - 18:15 Albums Tracks That Grow on You Over Time - 19:56 MAMMOTH II Track List: 1. Right? 2. Like A Pastime 3. Another Celebration At The End Of The World 4. Miles Above Me 5. Take A Bow 6. Optimist 7. I’m Alright 8. Erase Me 9. Waiting 10. Better Than You Mammoth II is set for release on August 4th via BMG. The upcoming album was recorded at the legendary 5150 studio, the album was produced by friend and collaborator Michael ‘Elvis’ Baskette. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here. For more information on MAMMOTH WVH, like their official page on Facebook.